Bridgeman Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Can anyone advise where might be the best place in Oz to take a walking holiday? We used to love the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales in the UK and miss going out on 5-7 mile walks. Obiously we are not expecting to find anything the same here, but anywhere that's a bit green with a bit of interest. We are in WA and have tried walking in the national parks but find them all a bit monotonous. And nothing too strenuous as, although we are quite fit we are in our early sixties! Any tips appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Gotta be Tasmania - We had some lovely walks around the Freycinet National Park - More strenuous ones in Cradle Mountain. Tassie has a lovely climate - We went in summer, and it reminded me a bit of walking in the Mediterranean in Spring time. Mind you, not sure which bits got burned in latest bush fires.... Also check out New Zealand (not Oz I know!) Northern bits of South Island Abel Tasman... great walking and much nicer climate for outdoor activity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Try the Bibbulman track or any part of it. I've been on some parts near the dams and it has some good views. There are guided tours if you fancy that. I've enjoyed the walk and bike ride through the John Forest National Park. We take the mountain bikes usually as it's a long track but you could walk easily up the old railway line. It has a great picnic area around the falls and some nice views. I also like it down South and in the forests. Easy to get lost if you're not careful. Augusta is nice if you and there are loads of tracks and campsites off Caves Road round Margaret River. The caves are well worth a visit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Any of the National Parks straddling the Great Divide have heaps of walking tracks. http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking/general/bushwalking.html For a variety of walks within a relatively small area and good accommodation and facilities nearby check out the Blue Mountains in NSW. http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkwalking.aspx?id=n0004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 If you find the Australian bush monotonous you could always do a coastal walk. My MIL and FIL walked most of the Great Ocean Road and they are in their 70's but you might find that monotonous too given one of the main attractions is the ocean views. Personally I could look at the ocean forever and still see something different - but I could do the same with the bush so I'm hesitant to recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Well, where do you live for starters? Going to make a big difference to recommendations I suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Plenty of short walks to be found here: http://www.discovertasmania.com/activities__and__attractions/outdoor_activities/walking__and__trekking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Check out the Victorian High Country. http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/High-Country/Activities-and-attractions/Outdoor-activities/Walking.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Check out the Victorian High Country.http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/High-Country/Activities-and-attractions/Outdoor-activities/Walking.aspx I like the look of that area, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabo Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The Grampians in Victoria are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeman Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Many thanks eveyone for your suggestions. They all sound great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'd go Tassie because it isn't too hot and you can walk without having to take loads of water with you. It is pristine bush in a lot of areas, too. Absolutely stunning- for example Freycinet National Park but lots of other areas too. Otherwise there is Wilson's Prom in Victoria- gorgeous. Again, the Snowies have some great tracks too. I think Personally I wouldn't go further North- too hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Not sure if it's your thing but the national parks behind the Gold Coast and the NSW/QLD border ranges have some great rainforest walks. For example at Binna Burra: Binna Burra, Lamington National Park Possible stay at Binna Burra Mountain Lodge: http://www.binnaburralodge.com.au/ Walks: http://www.binnaburralodge.com.au/Binna-Burra/Exploring-Binna-Burra/Walking-at-Binna-Burra/Lamington-National-Park Or many start their walks with a stay at O'Reillys, Lamington National Park: O'Reillys: http://www.oreillys.com.au/ Walks: http://www.oreillys.com.au/eco-activities/rainforest-walks Nearby Springbrook National Park is very popular with walkers as well: Walks: http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook/about.html Possible stays: Springbrook Mountain Manor http://www.springbrookmountainmanor.com.au/ Mouse House: http://www.mouseshouse.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'd go Tassie because it isn't too hot and you can walk without having to take loads of water with you. It is pristine bush in a lot of areas, too. Absolutely stunning- for example Freycinet National Park but lots of other areas too. Otherwise there is Wilson's Prom in Victoria- gorgeous. Again, the Snowies have some great tracks too. I think Personally I wouldn't go further North- too hot. Couldn't they just go in the cooler months ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Close to the other two is the Border Ranges National Park and Mt Warning (ex volcano): Walks: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkWalking.aspx?id=N0050 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 And then behind them all is another place popular for remoter walks, Mount Barney National Park: Possible Stay: Mountain Barney Lodge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Beautiful pictures- stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeman Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks fish.01 that all looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 My DH suggested joining a bush walking club where you are to get the most out of what the bush has to offer. Mind you, 5-6 miles may be a bit short for the die hards. DH thinks you will usually find one or two who will be knowledgeable about plants, animals, geology etc. personally, it didn't work for me - I find walking in the Aus bush as boring as b*tsh*t, acres of bark drop and little variation in scenery after 20 miles or more does nothing for me (even walking in PNG was a whole lot more interesting) and some of the pompous pontificates were equally boring but, horses for courses, it may work for you (I crave visual variety). There are walks pretty much anywhere on the outskirts of most places - even Canberra has day walks in the Brindabellas and you can mix and match touristy stuff with bush walks - you will probably want to up your mileage for most of them though. DH recommends the Victorian High Country - well, he did until this week, there's a nasty fire going through it at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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